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Philippines to rename disputed South China Sea islands to boost ‘sovereignty’

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 31, 2026 at 04:40 PM
Philippines to rename disputed South China Sea islands to boost ‘sovereignty’
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The Philippines announced it will rename over 100 island features in the Spratly archipelago within the South China Sea. This action, under President Marcos Jnr's executive order, aims to reinforce Philippine sovereignty over the disputed region, parts of which are also claimed by China. The renaming initiative follows a similar action in 2012 when the Philippines designated areas closest to its coast as the West Philippine Sea. The executive order mandates all government agencies and schools to adopt the new names, which have not yet been disclosed. The Spratly archipelago has been the site of frequent confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels.

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More than 100 Kalayaan Island Group features will have Philippine names.

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An international ruling states China's claim has no legal basis.

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Beijing claims the South China Sea in nearly its entirety.

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The features to be renamed belong to the Spratly archipelago.

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Philippines will rename more than 100 island features in the South China Sea.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Benigno Aquino 50% Palawan 50% Beijing 60% Kalayaan Island Group 60% Ferdinand Marcos Jnr 70% China 80% West Philippine Sea ×280% Spratly archipelago 85% Philippines ×290% South China Sea ×395%

Keywords

south china sea 100% sovereignty 90% philippines 80% renaming 70% disputed islands 70% spratly archipelago 60% china 60% territorial dispute 50% west philippine sea 50%

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South China Morning Post
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South China Sea

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